56Spot Score
The Wharf Restaurant
$$Restaurants · Nelson Bay
Waterfront seafood spot with a nautical-themed carpet and a menu tailored to the catch of the day.
3.9(936)· GoogleView details →
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Best Restaurants in Newcastle (2026)
73 restaurants in Newcastle match the selected filters. Details come from each venue's published information; unknown attributes never count as a match.
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56Spot Score
Good Kravings
Restaurants · Nelson Bay
Good Kravings is a restaurant in Nelson Bay, Newcastle. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 85 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
4.5(85)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Iron Gate Kitchen
Restaurants · Pokolbin
Iron Gate Kitchen is a restaurant in Pokolbin, Newcastle. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 105 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
4.4(105)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Souths Merewether
Restaurants · Merewether
Souths Merewether is a restaurant in Merewether, Newcastle. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 360 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
4.1(360)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Hog's Breath Cafe Nelson Bay
$$Restaurants · Nelson Bay
Burgers, pasta & a signature prime rib dish in an informal steakhouse chain with a saloon bar.
3.9(1,070)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Harbour Bar
$$Restaurants · Newcastle
A Honeysuckle waterfront restaurant and bar serving modern Australian cuisine, rotating beers, wines and cocktails beside Newcastle Harbour.
4.1(412)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Cheeky Dog
$$Restaurants · Soldiers Point
A relaxed Nelson Bay pub and bistro serving modern Mediterranean food, stone-baked pizza, drinks and live sport by the bay.
4.0(589)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Northern Star Cafe
$$Restaurants · Hamilton
Popular, casual dining room with vibrant, offbeat decor, serving classic Italian dishes and dessert.
4.2(262)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
St Lucia Dining
Restaurants · Newcastle
A well-regarded restaurant at Honeysuckle in Newcastle with a 4.6 rating across 48 diners.
4.6(48)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Tower Lodge Restaurant
Restaurants · Pokolbin
Tower Lodge Restaurant is a restaurant in Pokolbin, Newcastle. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 87 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
4.4(87)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Coco Monde Chocolateria
$$Restaurants · Cooks Hill
Cafe dishes, high tea & sweet delicacies in a Parisian chocolaterie with a quaint, retro vibe.
3.8(786)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
Mavericks on the Bay
$$Restaurants · Nelson Bay
Relaxed, open venue over 2 floors with marina views, for choice bistro dishes & cocktails.
3.7(720)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
The Etna on Darby
Restaurants · Cooks Hill
The Etna on Darby is a restaurant in Cooks Hill, Newcastle. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 252 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 52/100.
4.3(252)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
Restaurant @ NOAH'S on the beach
Restaurants · Newcastle East
Restaurant @ NOAH'S on the beach is a restaurant in Newcastle East, Newcastle. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 85 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 52/100.
4.1(85)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
Mezze at Peppers Hunter Valley
Restaurants · Pokolbin
Mezze at Peppers Hunter Valley is a restaurant in Pokolbin, Newcastle. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 87 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 52/100.
4.1(87)· GoogleView details →
51Spot Score
Nioka Steakhouse
Restaurants · Newcastle
A Honeysuckle steakhouse serving Nioka Farm Black Angus beef, regional produce and a curated selection of wines, cocktails, spirits and whiskeys.
3.9(152)· GoogleView details →
45Spot Score
Restaurant William
Restaurants · Bobs Farm
A seasonal, produce-led restaurant at B.Farm in Bobs Farm, pairing Kumar KC’s cooking with wine and handcrafted drinks.
4.0(9)· GoogleView details →
43Spot Score
Washtub Diner
Restaurants · Stockton
Washtub Diner is a restaurant in Stockton, Newcastle. It holds a 3.8-star Google rating from 57 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 43/100.
3.8(57)· GoogleView details →
About these results
Newcastle's dining scene spans cuisines from across the world alongside modern Australian cooking that leans on local produce and seafood. Whether you're after a special-occasion table or a relaxed neighbourhood dinner, the list below is ranked so the consistently excellent rises to the top.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best restaurants in Newcastle?+
The restaurants on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Newcastle restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many restaurants are listed in Newcastle?+
We currently list 73 restaurants across Newcastle and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.
Do I need to book a restaurant in Newcastle?+
For popular and higher-end restaurants, booking ahead is wise — especially Friday and Saturday nights. Many casual spots take walk-ins. Check the venue's own page or website for the latest, as we don't take bookings on your behalf.